Black History Month Cheltenham 2017

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Programme of Events

Black History Month Cheltenham

@BHMChelt

We can learn to see each other and see ourselves in each other and recognize that human beings are more alike than we are unalike.�

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WELCOME History is a story written from the writer’s point of view. It gives us our identity and sense of belonging, making it an integral part of our lives.

Black and Minority Ethnic communities have not always had the opportunities to share their stories and experiences. They have lived feeling isolated from their history and identity. Through Black History Month Cheltenham, we acknowledge that our diverse history is something to be shared and glorified!

Diversity in our society is a reality. It is from the choices of individuals, communities, organisations and businesses that we can collectively make the change needed to bring cohesion to our society.

We are therefore thankful to all our partnership organisations for all their support, and believe that by continuing to work together we can make the difference in history that reflects who we are and who we want to be.

Black History Month Cheltenham.

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 30 September 2017, 10.30am - 11.30am Promenade, Cheltenham

Busking on the Promenade Local talented musicians and dancers performing.

30 September 2017, 12.30pm - 4.30pm St. Mathews Church, 44 Clarence Street, Cheltenham. GL50 3PL

What does your community mean to you?

Join us for this years Exhibition, Entertainment plus Lunch and vote for the best designed community ‘Tribal Shield’.

Free family event.

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6 October 2017, 11.30am - 2.30pm Gloucester College Restaurant, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham

Food for Thought Enjoy food from around the world made by Gloucester College students and performance

by Rider Shafique. Rider is a diverse and interesting vocalist, adding an extra dynamic to every track he touches. Involved in various projects spanning across the spectrum of UK underground music he effortlessly brings his unique style.

14 October 2017, 7.45pm

Everyman Theatre Studio, Cheltenham Quarter Life Crisis Alicia is a hot mess. With no idea what she’s doing with her life. Swiping left and right to f ind the perfect match. She’s a Londoner, born and bred, but the scent of Lagos peppers her existence. Everyone around her knows where they’re going in life, but she’s just trying to find ways to cheat growing up and keep her 16-25 railcard. What does it mean to be an adult and when do you become one? Tickets £10.50. www.everymantheatre.org.uk/m-shows/ quarter-life-crisis

14 October 2017, 5.00pm - 6.00pm Everyman Studio, Cheltenham

Drama Workshop Led by Yolanda Mercy (Quarter Life Crisis performer), where themes of identity and heritage are explored.

Book tickets through Everyman Box Office.

Free ticket may be booked for workshop if they book for show.

Suitable for 16yrs+, free event.

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17 October 2017, 19.30pm

23 Eastgate Street, Guild Hall, Gloucester GL1 1NS Uchemi Head Wrap Diaries Expect uplifting dance, great music, a good dose of humour and HAIR stories! Three fierce, clever and witty female characters take us through stories of community, heritage, womanhood and friendship. The Head Wrap Dairies empowers ALL women (and the men in their lives) to celebrate their individual beauty.

This interactive dance-theatre show deals with issues of femininity, beauty, culture and most importantly, hair. Tickets £10/£5.

20-22 October 2017

Frog and Fiddle, Cheltenham Celebrating era’s of Reggae Music

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25 October 2017, 6.30pm

University of Gloucestershire, TC001 Francis Close Hall campus, Cheltenham David Olusoga A talk for Black History Month

25 October 2017, 12.00pm - 4.00pm Oakley Resource centre

26 October 2017, 12.00pm - 4.00pm St. Paul’s Hub

African Drumming Workshop Come and join us for a session of African drumming and story telling by the one and only Kulcha Lee. Family event.

28 October 2017, 7.00pm

Global Footsteps, 16 Portland Street, Cheltenham Connecting to Our Heritage Intergenerational presentations and discussion on why BHM? Led by Tamara Sirandula.

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